Smile Makeovers are one of Dr. V’s signature procedures as they are the code to achieving a beautiful and healthy smile that you will feel confident with. Patients embark on the smile makeover journey for numerous reasons, many times for those that sit below the surface. Your smile is more than an aesthetic feature, it’s an emotion that brings joy to your life.?
Thank you @mindbodygreen Dr. V discusses how smile makeovers have a transformative impact on your appearance, particularly in terms of anti-aging. She notes that one possibility with cosmetic dentistry is the ability to rejuvenate the appearance of your teeth, making them look whiter, straighter, and more symmetrical. As we age, our teeth naturally wear down and may become discolored or develop chips. Porcelain veneers can reverse these signs of aging, restoring a youthful and vibrant look to your smile. ?Since teeth support the lips and soft tissue in the lower third of the face, this can take 10-15 years off the entire face.
“It could take a lifetime to achieve the impact that you ultimately want to achieve. When you align your purpose with something bigger than yourself that’s where true transformation happens.” - Dr. V
I was honored to be a guest on the @beautybydrkay podcast, where Dr. Kay and I took a deep dive into all things cosmetic dentistry and plastic surgery.
One of the many topics that we discussed was lip filler, which is a popular cosmetic procedure to enhance the lips. My professional recommendation is to get a smile makeover first, before getting lip filler.
When you get a smile makeover first, you can be more conservative with lip filler because we can create more lip support through smile design. Additionally, patients who already have lip filler often need to go several shades brighter than we normally would because of the shadow that casts on the teeth from larger lips.
If you’re considering lip filler and a smile makeover, book your smile makeover consultation first to ensure your smile is as harmonious and beautiful as possible.
When asked if smile makeovers have an emotional component, Dr. V shares that many of her patients come in because of underlying confidence issues and rarely are in her office only for aesthetic reasons. Dr. V is in the business of building confidence through her smile makeovers, leaving her patients feeling much more beautiful and ready to take on the world.
Some of Dr. V’s values that she infuses in her practice include integrity, self-accountability, empathy, respect, and having a growth mindset. Dr. V believes that your personal values are deeply engrained in your business when you’re an entrepreneur, and at the end of the day it’s extremely important to treat everyone with kindness.
Grateful to have been part of the ‘Biohack Your Beauty’ event in LA, where I shared the impact cosmetic dentistry has on confidence, beauty, and overall systemic health. I was honored to be a speaker and share in this conversation about beauty and the mouth-body connection. Historically, dentistry has existed in a silo but the evidence is clear about the interconnectedness of oral health, systemic health, and even mental and cognitive health. A beautiful healthy smile can truly transform one’s self-image and enhance natural beauty and health from the inside out.
This patient came into our office looking to have a bright, effortless smile. As a mother of three, she was always taking care of her children’s health before hers and finally decided it was time to get a beautiful smile she could be proud of. In this case, we filled her gap and used a combination of crowns, implant crowns, a bridge, and porcelain veneers. We worked hand in hand with our team of specialists to achieve this smile, and this is a great example of health being the foundation of all beauty.
Dr. V discusses confidence and the transformative power of embracing small changes on the journey to self-esteem and self-acceptance. In a world where being comfortable in your own skin is the ultimate luxury, Dr. V explores how every smile makeover, down to every subtle adjustment, can become a beacon of confidence and empowerment.
This patient presented with trauma and discoloration on a front tooth that she had since childhood. She also had older stained bonding that she was tired of getting redone. Her goal was a natural, more vibrant, and cleaner-looking smile that was going to be a more permanent solution. We achieved this with laser gum recontouring, whitening, and 4 minimal preparation porcelain veneers. ?Cases like this are a great reminder that you don’t always need to do a full smile makeover to create a big difference in your smile.